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Don’t Suffer With Vacation Chops! | “Z for Zero” | Trumpet A-Z, S01E26

In this episode of Trumpet A-Z, “W for Whistle”, Bryan Davis shares tips for improving flexibility and embouchure stability, as well as sharing advice for trumpet players whose practice time is limited by a day job and other responsibilities. This video also concludes the explanation of the 3 compressions. Catch up on the Trumpet A-Z…

How I Play High Notes! | “U for Upper Register” | Trumpet A-Z, S01E21

Following on from the last “Trumpet A-Z” video, Bryan Davis explains and demonstrates how to isolate, engage and practice your abdominal or “Core” compression; arguably the most powerful of the 3 Compressions. In “U for Upper Register” he demonstrates that core compression is particularly useful for accessing the upper register, aka “playing high notes.” Included…